Dry grasses and other forest vegetation pose a significant fire hazard this time of year. Please exercise caution.

WILDFIRE ADVISORY IN EFFECT

A Fire Advisory has been issued for the Peace River Forest Area due to dry and windy conditions.

Active fire permits are not affected at this time but users are advised to review their permit requirements and ensure they are within compliance. No new fire permits will be issued at this time.

Allowed

Safe wood campfires in campgrounds (within fire rings) or random camping areas

Charcoal briquettes

Portable propane fire pits

Gas or propane stoves and barbecues

Catalytic or infrared-style heaters

Never leave a campfire unattended. Soak it, stir it and soak it again until cool to the touch to ensure it is extinguished. If you see a wildfire, report it immediately by calling 310-FIRE.

The Fire Advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.

For more information on this and other fire advisories/restrictions and fire bans within the province, please visit www.albertafirebans.ca

WILDFIRE UPDATE

The wildfire danger level remains HIGH in the Peace River Forest Area. While there are no wildfires currently burning out of control, the dry grasses and forest vegetation pose a high hazard during this time of year and will continue to do so until the forest greens up for the spring season.

There have been a number of wildfires and mutual aid fires in the Peace River Forest Area and so far, all of them have been human-caused. Please do your part to prevent wildfires.

For more information on the wildfire situation across the province of Alberta, visit: wildfire.alberta.ca.

DO YOUR PART TO PREVENT SPRING WILDFIRES

Before you burn it, get a permit

Fire permits are required for all burning, with the exception of heating or warming fires, within the Forest Protection Area of Alberta. Call the Peace River Forest Area office at 780-624-6190 to find out how to obtain your FREE fire permit and please burn safely within the conditions on your permit.

Be sure to extinguish your campfires

Soak it with water, stir it up and soak it again. The ashes should be cool to the touch.

Keep your OHV debris free

Grass, twigs, leaves and mud can build up in the hotspots, heat up, drop off and start a wildfire. Remember to clean your machine before, during and after your ride.

Call 310-FIRE to report wildfires.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Bookmark the Peace River Wildfire Update and check for updates anytime or subscribe to have it emailed to you
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or visit www.wildfire.alberta.ca

Or contact:

Crystal Burrows

Wildfire Information Officer

(780) 618-6215

crystal.burrows@gov.ab.ca

Report Wildfires 310-FIRE (3743)

Peace River Area Update

Peace River Forest Area Update - May 9 , 2018